The welfare state in Europe :
Pestieau, Pierre, 1943-
The welfare state in Europe : economic and social perspectives / Pierre Pestieau and Mathieu Lefebvre. - Second edition. - 1 online resource : illustrations (black and white)
This edition previously issued in print: 2018.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Although in Europe there continues to be a large degree of consensus that it is the responsibility of government to ensure that nobody who is poor, sick, disabled, unemployed, or old is left deprived, there are mounting calls to roll back spending on the welfare state. It is argued that it fails to achieve its main objectives, that it is responsible for a decline in economic performance, and that it was conceived in a very different period and is therefore not adapted to modern realities. This second edition of 'The Welfare State in Europe' provides an informed analysis of the key criticisms of the welfare state and examines the prospects of this system in an increasingly integrated world. It answers important questions regarding the current social situation of European countries, the performance of the welfare states, and the reforms that should be undertaken.
Specialized.
9780191858673 (ebook) : No price
Welfare state--European Union countries.
Welfare state--Europe.
European Union countries--Social policy.
Europe--Social policy.
HV238
361.65094
The welfare state in Europe : economic and social perspectives / Pierre Pestieau and Mathieu Lefebvre. - Second edition. - 1 online resource : illustrations (black and white)
This edition previously issued in print: 2018.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Although in Europe there continues to be a large degree of consensus that it is the responsibility of government to ensure that nobody who is poor, sick, disabled, unemployed, or old is left deprived, there are mounting calls to roll back spending on the welfare state. It is argued that it fails to achieve its main objectives, that it is responsible for a decline in economic performance, and that it was conceived in a very different period and is therefore not adapted to modern realities. This second edition of 'The Welfare State in Europe' provides an informed analysis of the key criticisms of the welfare state and examines the prospects of this system in an increasingly integrated world. It answers important questions regarding the current social situation of European countries, the performance of the welfare states, and the reforms that should be undertaken.
Specialized.
9780191858673 (ebook) : No price
Welfare state--European Union countries.
Welfare state--Europe.
European Union countries--Social policy.
Europe--Social policy.
HV238
361.65094